Description
Chicken Chow Mein is a quick and delicious stir-fry that combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles in a savory sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish offers a delightful crunch from the veggies and a satisfying slurp from the noodles. Bring home the flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout with this easy-to-follow recipe that celebrates nostalgia in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red or yellow)
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 8 oz egg noodles (fresh or pre-cooked)
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Sauté the veggies: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced bell peppers and sauté until tender-crisp.
- Cook the chicken: Add marinated chicken and egg noodles to the skillet. Stir-fry until chicken is cooked through.
- Mix in the sauces: Drizzle soy sauce and oyster sauce over everything. Stir well to coat all ingredients.
- Finish with bean sprouts: Gently fold in bean sprouts and green onions just before serving. Cook briefly to retain their crunch.
- Serve hot: Plate your Chicken Chow Mein while hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg